'Catastrophic winter' warning from energy firm boss costs rise Fresh call for cut in VAT on gas and electricity amid prediction half of homes could be in fuel poverty by January Wales Online · Aug 23, 2022
Energy company researching clever electric vehicle way for millions to save £840 on bills “It marks a major turning point" Nottingham Post · Aug 23, 2022
Epac to extend assistance schemes through year-end The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has resolved to extend subsidy programmes to relieve the impact of high cooking gas prices and electricity bills on households until the end of this year. Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022
FTI calls for industrial power subsidies The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to extend its electricity subsidy measures for the public to also cover manufacturers, which are struggling to deal with an increasing financial burden amid high energy prices. Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022
Droughts Take Widening Toll On World's Largest Economies Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere -- stretching from the farms of California to waterways in Europe and China -- are further snarling supply chains and driving up the prices of food and energy, adding pressure to a global trade system already under stress. Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022
The Government release statement after concerns are raised over winter blackouts There have been concerns that power supplies could be limited over the winter months Chronicle Live · Aug 22, 2022
Falkirk waste water solar panels will help meet net zero target A planning application to Falkirk Council says the panels will generate twice as much electricity as the treatment plant needs Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022
Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills Octopus Energy and the National Grid have unveiled a "major turning point" in electricity supply that could save energy customers around £840 a year on their bills Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022
The measures the Government expects you to follow to avoid soaring energy bills including hours not to use appliances Earlier this year, the Government issued a nationwide public information campaign, 'Reduce Your Use', to promote efficiency and highlight the range of supports available to households and businesses struggling with rising inflation Irish Mirror · Aug 22, 2022
Kerala likely to oppose draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules Licensees can automatically recover extra expenses monthly The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022
Crown Estate clearing confirms three new Shetland seabed developments Together they are expected to generate some 2.8 gigawatts of electricity Insider UK · Aug 22, 2022
Does turning the air conditioning off when you're not home actually save energy? Three engineers run the numbers Hot summer days can mean high electricity bills. People want to stay comfortable without wasting energy and money. Maybe your household has fought over the best strategy for cooling your space. Which is more efficient: running the air conditioning all summer long without break, or turning it off during the… The Conversation · Aug 22, 2022
UK inflation will hit 18% in early 2023, says leading bank Citi Forecasts updated after 25% and 7% rally in gas and electricity prices respectively last week The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022
No need to panic or cut your energy usage over 'power shortages', No10 tells public Downing Street sought to reassure worried households after a week of grim headlines about gas supplies and spiralling prices when cold weather sets in Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022
Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022 Discounts on cooking gas and power tariff The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) on Monday agreed to extend a subsidy for cooking gas for social welfare beneficiaries and assistance for household electricity bills until the end of this year.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022 How to reform Tamil Nadu’s ailing power sector The mess that the State’s power sector has been plunged into cannot be solved without innovative financial remodelling
Reuters · Aug 22, 2022 China's Sichuan extends power curbs until Aug.25 as heatwave drags on China's scorched southwestern regions extended curbs on power consumption on Monday as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand during a long drought and heatwave.
The Times of India · Aug 21, 2022 Peak hour charges for electricity consumption, doubled fixed pay will 'freeze' business: Ice manufacturers CHENNAI: Ice manufacturers catering specifically to the seafood industry are wary of the proposed revision of electricity tariff by Tangedco and want a separate category for them as introduction of peak hour consumption for low tension supply connection and nearly doubled fixed charges of high tension connection in the existing…
Chronicle Live · Aug 21, 2022 People could be paid to not use high-energy appliances during peak hours The National Grid Electricity System Operator is set to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid
Belfast Live · Aug 20, 2022 Popular tearoom to close after receiving electricity bill of over £4,000 The Rainbow Tearoom in Feeny, Co Derry became a hub for the village and the surrounding community
Wales Online · Aug 20, 2022 Beer prices expected to rise as hop production hit by drought Brewers have already been hit by huge cost increases for malt, electricity and carbon dioxide
Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022 Price of beer expected to rise as drought conditions hit crucial hop production Merchants warn that hop growers have been hit by high temperatures and lack of rain, so breweries already facing higher electricity, carbon dioxide and malt costs will have to increase prices
Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022 Octopus Energy CEO warns worst rises yet to come as firm slashes bills in HALF for some Greg Jackson warned of a "fossil fuel crisis" in an email to Octopus Energy customers, saying global gas prices are around eight times higher due to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022 Gas and electricity bills could hit £6,000 for first time ever in grim forecast Energy prices are set to more than triple next April from an already record level, according to a forecast that will worry millions of families
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022 Assam govt. to provide ₹250 more to 'Orunodoi' beneficiaries for electricity bill payments: CM Himanta Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the fixed additional amount will be given from October to beneficiaries of the 'Orunodoi’ scheme